The DBSA Speakers Bureau

PLEASE NOTE: Due to programming and organizational changes, the Speakers Bureau program is currently “under reconstruction,” and we are not accepting new applications at this time. Please stay tuned to www.DBSAlliance.org for updates. And thank you for your interest and patience as our Speakers Bureau undergoes some changes.

The DBSA Speakers Bureau was created to raise awareness of mood disorders as treatable, medical illnesses. By increasing awareness, we can erase the stigma surrounding depression and bipolar disorder, restores dignity to all patients and helps people recognize the signs and symptoms of these illnesses and get appropriate treatment.

While our Speakers Bureau is being "reconstructed," we invite you to raise awareness and eliminate stigma in other ways. For example:

• Through your personal video story: You can always share your story! As part of our Facing Us campaign, you can contribute your own personal account to our inspiring collection in the Facing Us Clubhouse. Click here to learn more and submit a video online.
• Through DBSA support groups: Participating in, or helping to facilitate, a DBSA support group may be another area of outreach that interests you, if you're not already involved in this way. To find the chapter or support group nearest you, click here.